OSHA Inspection: HALPERN IMPORTS

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of being struck by sharp pieces.
On or about February 13, 2012 CPVC pipe was being used to transport
compressed air
throughout the facility exposing employees to an explosive hazard.
"Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to only use material with shatter resistant properties and follow the
manufacturer's
recommendation on application.  (Reference Plastic Pipe Institute document)
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited
to, evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Mar 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Mar 26, 2012